Homework: Health Disparities in the United States
Learning Outcome
a. Identify and describe the social determinants of health and their role in facilitating health disparities in the United States
b. Examine how the social construction of gender, race, ethnicity, culture, sexuality, socioeconomic status and other social identities impact health in the United States
c. Recognize key risk factors for critical health conditions experienced by various populations and social identities in the United States
d. Differentiate the leading causes of death for various populations and social identities in the United States
e. Analyze how gender intersects with race, ethnicity, culture, sexuality, socioeconomic status and other social identities to influence health in the United States
f. Assess the effect of healthcare inequity and inequality in rural, tribal, and urban communities in the United States
Case Study
The purpose of this homework is to stimulate critical thinking on the diverse health practices and beliefs of various cultural groups in the United States. Based on what you read, answer the following questions:
a. What information should Alice ask her staff to collect about the Asian American population in the country?
b. How should Alice and her team decide what communication campaign is best to use?
c. How should the materials be developed and tested?
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
a. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
b. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
c. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.